Any trip to sunny La Jolla, CA isn't complete without a tour of the city's downtown area, known by locals as the La Jolla Village. With art galleries, trendy shops, and fine dining the Village of La Jolla is something you need to see for yourself to truly appreciate.
If you are driving to the village, please be aware that parking is not that easy. You might be able to find two hour free parking on the downtown streets, however your best bet could be one of the flat rate garages along Fay Avenue that will ease your mind of parking worries.
If you are driving to the village, please be aware that parking is not that easy. You might be able to find two hour free parking on the downtown streets, however your best bet could be one of the flat rate garages along Fay Avenue that will ease your mind of parking worries.
Once you have found a place to park your car, you should begin your La Jolla Village tour at the corner of Prospect Street and Fay Avenue. Here, in the La Jolla downtown area you'll find some of the most famous restaurants, including Il Forno and Moondoggie's.
As you make your way pass the restaurants, you'll notice the Arcade Building that resembles an old hybrid architectural style. The Arcade Building will lead you out to an alleyway where you will find many specialty types of shops.
As you make your way pass the restaurants, you'll notice the Arcade Building that resembles an old hybrid architectural style. The Arcade Building will lead you out to an alleyway where you will find many specialty types of shops.
After you finish your exploration of the Arcade Building alley treasures, continue your tour by heading north along Prospect Street where you'll come across a stretch of various fine art galleries. If you are an art lover, you'll appreciate everything the La Jolla Village has to offer.If you look across the street from the art galleries, you'll see The Grande Colonial Hotel. This hotel is well known and famous for its rate of $1 per day when it opened in 1913. The Hotel has been renovated numerous times which is now ranking as one of the best landmarks in La
Jolla, CA. As you continue to walk down Prospect Street, you'll come across Girard Avenue, which also offers plenty of shopping and dining options. If you have never been to La Jolla California the hardest thing for you might be to leave. On your La Jolla Village Tour you'll be able to discover first hand why this charming, serene and elegant place has captivated the hearts of millions of people over the years, and still continues to do so to this day.
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